One Student: Think Different

March 2018

A Transformative Gift of Rembrandt Prints

The Smith College Museum of Art has received a transformative gift from Mary Gordon Roberts ’60 of two impressions of one of Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn’s most famous prints, The Three Crosses, Christ Crucified Between the Two Thieves.

January 2016

The Carol T. Christ Asian Art Gallery Dedication

Watch as the former Smith president talks about her trips to Asia, how art figures prominently in a liberal arts education and what it means to be back on campus for the dedication of the gallery named in her honor.

Hidden Answers to Best All Season Tires Reviews Uncovered

Summer tires are perfect for drivers in warm weather conditions who want to have more driving control and far better performance. They are very high performance tires that are ideal for warm weather driving conditions. They are mostly made for sports cars, but can be used on passenger cars and

The Tried and True Method for Top Rated Kids Tablets in Step by Step Detail

Introducing Top Rated Kids Tablets The principal criteria for selecting the appropriate 17-inch laptop will be dependent on which programs you mostly plan to use. Essentially, these tablets can take more than the typical tablet computer in regards to any sort of damage, and emerge unscathed. There are a lot

The History of Safe Sound Personal Alarm Refuted According to Mangrum, it’s not uncommon for personal alarms to go off 100 times every day. It may also be put to use as a personal alarm and even includes a mini torch. Many safe sound personal alarm utilize 12V batteries which

The Tried and True Method for Rape Alarm in Step by Step Detail

The Fight Against Rape Alarm Hearing aids have four standard components. Once an emergency occurs, it is occasionally tough to think straight. Burglar alarms are usually accepted a rape alarm to intruders. There are several kinds of burglar alarm and several are very cheap, and surprisingly they’re all generally built

The Appeal of Jenu Infuser

Actually it is crucial. It’s unobtrusive and easy to do while relaxing. It’s very easy to use and quick. It’s unique, there’s nothing out there which can compare and if you can get it I would say go for it, it’s worth it. Because of this, it might not be

Strange Bedfellows

The Language of Color

Nava Grunfeld, MAT ’81’s paintings explode with color and texture. Her exhibit at the Alumnae House Gallery runs through December 9. Here she shares a little about her background and her thoughts on being an artist.

July 2015

An Art Wrong Made Right

In the 1940s, 80 paintings were sold from Smith’s early collection at bargain-basement prices. After a little detective work, one valuable piece (deemed “unimportant” at the time) is back at the museum.

Smith Leads National STEM Conversation

Smith is playing a leading role in a national conversation on strategies for increasing diversity in STEM, taking part in the the first White House Council on Women and Girls’ gathering on STEM education

June 2015

One Student: Pragmatic Idealist

by Christina Barber-Just

After graduation, Ayla Ahmed ’15 headed to London to work for financial services giant Morgan Stanley, but the Pakistani native hopes to ultimately return home to make a difference in rural communities.

Smith's 137th Commencement

In her commencement address, pioneering educator Dr. Juliet Garcia urged members of the class of 2015 to “build bridges, not fences”. Themes of gratitude, equity and the importance of women’s leadership were also stressed.

Admission Policy Announcement

The Smith College Board of Trustees voted to clarify Smith’s admission policy. The decision affirms Smith’s identity as a women’s college and its commitment to representing the diversity of women’s lived experiences.

April 2015

Praxis Funding Program Unique to Smith

Each year, more than 400 Smith students take advantage of the Praxis Funding Program, which allows every Smith student the opportunity to elect an internship funded by the college anywhere in the world.

2015 Sherrerd Teaching Prizes

Geoosciences professor Sara Pruss is just one recipient of the Sherrerd Prizes for Distinguished Teaching. High standards and championing classroom innovation are among qualities displayed by all three honorees.

Seen and Heard at 'Collaborations'

“Collaborations,” is an event featuring student/faculty projects in a wide array of disciplines. Enjoy the scholarship and spirit of the day and hear students and faculty describe their projects in five words.

Voices Raised in Harmony

by Elise Gibson

In 1885, a group of 14 Hubbard housemates gathered after dinner to sing. In short order and in proper Smith fashion, they gave themselves a name (the ’88 Glee Club), and started the tradition of song at Smith.

March 2015

Composing an Opera with a Conscience

by Christina Barber-Just

A talented soprano, music major Jessica Marlor ’16 could have pursued a professional singing career. But she found an even better fit for her musical skills: composing modern operas that focus on social issues.

February 2015

Wild Collecting

Rob Nicholson, manager of the Botanic Garden’s Lyman Conservatory, has had many adventures in search of plant samples to bring back to Smith. Read about tales from his global collecting trips in the latest “Insight.”

November 2014

Smith Partners with Dartmouth-Tuck

Smith and Dartmouth’s Tuck Bridge Program are collaborating on The Smith-Tuck Bridge Program. Held on the Smith campus, the program will offer Smith students the opportunity to learn about the world of business.

Celebrating Otelia

September 2014

New Frame of Reference

by Christina Barber-Just

George Bellows’ Pennsylvania Excavation (1907), a grittily realistic depiction of the construction of New York’s Pennsylvania Station, was the Smith College Museum of Art’s most important acquisition of 2010. There was just one problem: The frame.

One Student

by Christina Barber-Just

A chance conversation with a Senegalese saxophone player on the streets of Madrid opened a window of understanding for Idia Irele ‘16, and led to her being named this year’s Anita Volz Wien ’62 Global Scholar.

An Interview with the Microbes

What happens when you get a group of testate amoebae together after they’ve been filmed in a Smith professor’s lab and “interview” the microbial actors? It turns out that they are prepared to reveal quite a bit about themselves.

The Food Recovery Network at Smith College

April 2014

New Library E-Resources for Alumnae

The Smith College Libraries offered alumnae access to JSTOR in 2010 and now have expanded e-resources available to alumnae with Project Muse, Sage Knowledge and Sage Journals, databases that include current journals and books in a variety of disciplines.

Gates Grant to Enable Disease-Prevention Research

Smith Join's STEM Initiative

At a recent White House education summit, which included President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, President McCartney announced that Smith will join the Posse Foundation STEM Initiative to support low-income students.

December 2013

A Haven From War

by Christina Barber-Just

“I’m thankful for each day that I’m living here and not having my life threatened,” says Taleen Dilanyan ’16, whose family fled both Iraq and Syria. Coming here meant leaving her family behind in besieged Aleppo.

November 2013

Living at Smith

Jordan House resident Haisely Wert ’16 has filled her room with mementos of family and friends, her love of crafting and an ever-expanding collage wall. Take a video tour and find out what she likes best about living at Smith.

Smith Student Named 2014 Rhodes Scholar

Smith chemistry major Clarke Knight ’14 has been named one of the 32 recipients of the 2014 Rhodes Scholarships representing the United States. She is the first U.S. Smith student to be named be selected for the honor.

Focus on Gratitude

October 2013

Smith Professor to Lead Campus School

Sam Intrator, Smith professor of education, was named head of the Smith Campus School. “We have a dual mission of engaging children in exploration and serving as a launching pad for the next generation of teachers.”

Inauguration Celebrations

Inauguration day was filled with celebration and exciting dialogues—from the “Art Stories” tour at the Museum of Art to panel discussions of critical issues to the installation itself. Here is a sampling of the events of the day.

September 2013

President's Perspective: A Unique Community

by Kathleen McCartney

As I begin to shape the priorities of my presidency, I want us as a community to consider what more we can do to ensure that girls and women around the world understand the value of selective, higher education.

The Low Status of Teachers

Rosetta Cohen, professor of education, explains why it is crucial that we redefine the way we think about teachers and maintains that despite the vital role teachers play, public perceptions of teaching are eroding.

Look Who's Coming to Smith

Smith welcomes 735 new students this fall, including transfers and students of non-traditional age. The 652 first-years in the Class of 2017 were selected from 4,403 applications, the most in the history of the college.

Ivy Day Convocation 2013

Alumnae and graduates in white, the ivy chain, inspiring speeches and student awards—all part of the traditional Ivy Day Parade and Convocation. View a photo gallery of some of the best moments from this year’s Ivy Day.

"At Water's Edge" at Alumnae Gallery

A little melancholy, “a little creepy,” artist Elizabeth Pols ’75 paints real and imagined landscapes with water as the main theme. Here she talks about what’s behind her work, and what she hopes viewers take away.

What's Your Art Story?

Do you have a personal association or treasured memory related to artwork in the permanent collection of the Smith College Museum of Art? Share your story and help create a welcome gift for President-elect Kathleen McCartney.

Harman Endows Writer-in-Residence

Former Congresswoman Jane Lakes Harman ’66 has endowed a writer-in-residence program at Smith in memory of her mother, writer Lucille Geier Lakes. “The writer-in-residence celebrates her passion,” said Harman.

March 2013

Different Countries, Same Challenges

by Pamela Petro

Julie Davis ’84 recruited Smith to partner with the Brazil Professional Fellowship Program, to bring health care workers from the United States and Brazil together for a two-year exchange program to create strong networks, do some creative problem solving and to inspire each other.

Leading by Serving

by Elise Gibson

Meet Kathleen McCartney soon-to-become 11th president of Smith College. She’s passionate about education and knows firsthand how it changes lives, loves yoga and independent films— and wears her feminism graciously on her sleeve.

The 11th President of Smith College

Kathleen McCartney, Dean of the Harvard Graduate School of Education and an internationally recognized authority on child development and early education, has been named the 11th president of Smith College.

The Politics of Julia Child ’34

by Helen Lefkowitz Horowitz

Helen Lefkowitz Horowitz, Sydenham Clark Parsons Professor of History, emerita looks at the letter by Aloise Buckley Heath ’41 sent to alumnae that demonstrates the political beliefs of Julia Child ’34.

Turning Away From Facebook

Yes, Facebook usage is down, especially among the 18–29 set, but going cold turkey? That’s exactly what Anne Berman ’15 did when she deleted her Facebook account and lost her connection to more than 1,000 friends.

Smith Names 11th President

President’s Perspective: A Campaign to Change Lives

by Carol Christ

On October 13, 2012, we launched the public phase of Women for the World, the most ambitious campaign in Smith’s history. For me the symbol of what this campaign is about was the speech by Faith Khumalo ’15.

Women's Global Leadership Weekend Highlights

October 2012

Helping Women Realize Their Power

Three alumnae with ties to the Middle East say women’s networks can be an antidote to extremism and violence. In many Middle Eastern countries, women and girls live in fear under strict extremist laws …

Smith Launches "Women for the World"

Smith College announced an ambitious $450 million campaign titled “Women for the World: The Campaign for Smith,” an initiative with the critical goal of increasing access to a Smith education through financial aid.

"The God Particle"

June 2012

Learned at Alumnae College

Alumnae College lectures offered during both Reunion weekends gave alumnae a glimpse of the new academic concentrations that students can now explore. Keynote alumnae speakers talked about community and contemporary art and the fragile state of women’s rights.

Alumnae Recall The Best Jobs on Campus

As alumnae arrive on campus for Reunion, they will be greeted by about 200 student workers, who will assist them around campus. Here alumnae share their favorite memories of being a Reunion Student Worker.

2012 Sherrerd Teaching Awards

What Predicts Women’s Success in Congressional Races?

Why aren’t more women serving in Congress? Alana Eichner ’12 attempts to answer that question with her research that looks at the successes and failures of women who ran for the House of Representatives.

Sophomore to Bike 4,000 Miles for Cancer

Her father and grandfather are bicycling enthusiasts and her mother is an oncology nurse, so it makes perfect sense that Alexandra Neff ’14 will spend her summer biking across the United States for cancer.

Students Help to Restore City Park

Students in two classes taught by Nina Antonetti, assistant professor of landscape studies, helping to redesign and revitalize Keney Park, in Hartford, CT, working with local nonprofit group Community Solutions.

Northampton BikeFest and Tour of the Valley

Northampton BikeFest and Tour of the Valley on September 22nd, 2012 is presented by the Northampton Cycling Club is a celebration of cycling with Great Rides, BBQ, Local Beer, Fall Foliage, Live Music – Come out and join us for on our cycling tours featuring the stunning fall foliage, dairy

April 2012

Leading with a Cause

by John MacMillan

Marilyn Carlson Nelson ’61, chair of the board of the Carlson company, one of the world’s largest hospitality and travel companies, came to campus to talk to students about business being a force for positive social change.

First Ladies on Stage

by Cheryl Dellecese

Veteran actress Elaine Bromka ’72, who has appeared in a slew of films and television (“The Sopranos,” “Sex and the City”) brings her one-woman show, “Lady Bird, Pat, and Betty: Tea for Three,” to Smith during Reunion.

March 2012

Interim Director at the Helm of the AASC

Mary Ann Hill joined Smith this month as the interim executive director of the Alumnae Association, following 11 years in the position of assistant vice president for public affairs at Wellesley College.

Breathe in the Blooms

Each year the Lyman Conservatory is home to a dazzling array of vibrant colors and fresh fragrances when it hosts the annual Spring Bulb Show. Not able to get there in person? Let these photos spark your senses.

Smithies Go to Washington

December 2011

'How change will happen'

by Elise Gibson

The night before the kickoff event for the new Women in Public Service Project, Farah Pandith ’90 enthralled a crowded room of students from Smith and four other Sister colleges with her advice about grad school, finding …

Visual Culture at your Fingertips

by Elise Gibson

Back in 1998, students in ART 100 were still memorizing artworks by staring at walls covered with photographic reproductions of the world’s great paintings, sculptures, and architecture. Even as art history students trekked …

Unlocking the Secrets of Life

by Elise Gibson

Biomathematics, a rapidly growing field that merges the worlds of mathematics, statistics, computer science, and engineering with biology, biochemistry, and neuroscience, may turn out to be the place where the secrets …

November Call for Parents

On November 9, Dean of the College Maureen Mahoney and Dean of Students Julianne Ohotnicky led a conference call with parents to share news of the college and address some of the questions parents may have about life at Smith and their daughters’ experience on campus.

A Message from AASC President

After many years of service and dedication to Smith College and the Alumnae Association of Smith College (AASC), Executive Director Carrie Cadwell Brown, EdM ’82, has announced that she will be resigning from her position as executive director on January 3, 2012.

November 2011

The Places We Remember

Smith’s beautiful natural setting offers 140 acres to explore and 100 buildings boasting a variety of architectural styles. Famed Central Park designer Frederick Law Olmstead created a campus layout with numerous gardens and open spaces, with welcoming, curving pathways on which to wander and contemplate. The strong sense of place

Otelia Cromwell Day 2011

Women in Public Service Project

The Women in Public Service Colloquium will be streamed live on Dec. 15., from the State Department, where President Carol T. Christ will speak and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will deliver the keynote address.

October 2011

Learning How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep From Jet-Lagged Mice

Mary Harrington, Smith life sciences professor and Stephany Biello ’90, psychology professor at the University of Glasgow, in Scotland, are doing research on how the aging brain experiences sleep disruptions.

Professor Seeks Feedback on New Book

Donald Joralemon, Smith professor of anthropology, is working on his latest book, “Mortal Dilemmas: Why Is It So Hard to Die in America,” and he wants your feedback. Check out his manuscript online and add your thoughts.

Welcome Home: The New Northrop and Gillett

Northrop and Gillett houses received dramatic renovations, including new dining and living spaces, lounge areas, and the addition of an elevator. Take a look at the slide show below to see photos of the houses’ inviting new looks.

Virtual Paris

President’s Perspective: Smith at 2020, and Beyond

by Carol Christ

Colleges are enduring institutions, deliberative in their processes and informed by tradition. But the best ones—Smith among them—are constantly alert to the larger societal imperatives and long-term …

The Class of 2011

The View From Smith Today

Smith welcomed 797 students to campus this year from a record-setting pool of applicants. Whether walking to classes, sitting by Paradise Pond, studying in one of the libraries, or relaxing with friends in their houses ….

August 2011

They Did It!

July 2011

Students Design a Solar Energy System for Northampton

A solar photovoltaic system was one of three renewable energy sources the Northampton DPW asked Smith students Lindsay Holle and Darcy Dwyer to research. The two seniors also set out to analyze the feasibility of wind.

May 2011

Reunion 2011

Alumnae from the classes ending in 1 and 6 came back to Smith in 2011, with the class of ’61 celebrating their 50th Reunion. The earliest class to return was the class of ’36, celebrating their 75th Reunion, and the class of 2006 returned to campus for their first. In

2011 Ivy Day Parade Highights

Watch the highlights of the 2011 Ivy Day Parade and Ceremony held during Reunion and Commencement Weekend with the graduating class of 2011 and alumnae from the classes of 1986, 1991, 1996, and 2001. Photos by Jim Gipe.

March 2011

A Love of Classroom Teaching

President Christ, my new friend; Chair McPherson, taller far than a common board chair; Trustees, you who care so much about this college, and who know how to party; Faculty and Staff: how beautiful on the mountain are the feet of the messengers; Class of 1983, my sisters …

Centers of Attention

by Elise Gibson

When the college created the Smith Design for Learning, its ten-year strategic plan in 2008, it announced plans for academic centers that would pull together resources from across the college. The college has powerful …

Teachers of Tomorrow

They’re still students themselves, but these seniors have already acquired solid classroom experience, as student teachers, as teaching assistants in Smith’s Urban Education Initiative, as camp counselors and tutors.

President's Perspective: Honing the Art of Teaching

by Carol Christ

n my first year at Smith, I invited every member of the faculty to dinner, in groups of twenty, to hear about their aspirations for the college and for themselves. Every one of the conversations turned to teaching.

Global Leadership for Women

2011 Smith Medalists

Five distinguished alumnae came to campus on Rally Day, February 23, to receive the Smith College Medal, awarded each year to alumnae e judgment of trustees of the college, “exemplify in their lives and work the true purpose of a liberal arts education.” The day before Rally Day, the Medalists

Sylvia Earle to be 2011 Commencement Speaker

JSTOR Access for Alumnae

by Jane Falla

Teachers, lawyers, writers, researchers, or any alumna with an inquiring mind can now access JSTOR, a vast digital archive of more than 1,200 scholarly journals in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences.

Campus Directory App

December 2010

Recipe for Smith Popovers

Smith popovers are a delectable treat, and perfect for your holiday table. Below is the recipe for a dish that is sure to satisfy your family and friends—and bring you back to your Smith days! Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 eggs 1 cup milk 1 tablespoon

Shelter From the Cold

Cosmo Girl Comes to Campus

by Zoe Gioja '13

With her black suit, pearls, and flawlessly styled hair, Helen Gurley Brown at age 88 appeared every bit the Cosmo girl as she sat, surrounded by scores of admiring professors and students, at a campus gathering in her honor.

Up Through the Ranks

Victory in a Garden

by Elise Gibson

The new Smith Community Garden is the venture of a small army of Smith students who, for the past two growing seasons, have grown vegetables in hand-constructed raised beds on an off-campus pilot site.

September 2010

President’s Perspective

by Carol Christ

I have just returned from Istanbul, where our European alumnae held their biennial reunion. The reunion offered a vivid reminder of how broadly our alumnae are spread across the globe, and how deep are our international roots.

August 2010

Artist in the Kitchen

by Jenny Hall AC ’04

Baker Sal Presto has become somewhat of a legend on campus. His unique bread sculptures, which he calls “edible folk art,” are one of the most anticipated treats of Lamont House’s spring senior celebration, and his baking techniques have been inspiring the Dining Services staff for the past twenty years.

Teaching Across Borders

by Elise Gibson

Every January for the past five years, Smith writing instructor Debra Carney boards a plane in Boston for a 30-hour journey to Cambodia, a country perhaps best known to Americans as the site of US bombings and a brutal insurgency that killed millions of people, virtually destroying its economic, social,

Go Pioneers!

by Elise Gibson

As point guard Anna Veltri ’11 nabs the ball and begins racing down the court, the Smith Spirit cheer squad goes into action. Shaking shiny gold pom-poms they shout in rhythm, “Take the ball down the court. Shoot, shoot, shoot, and score!” Co-captain Rebecca Kaplan ’11 keeps a close eye

How to Build a Broadway Career

by Elise Gibson

As Alicia Cho ’11 finished her soaring rendition of a song from Phantom of the Opera, Kathleen Marshall ’85 clambered over seats and hopped on to the Theatre 14 stage, gave Cho a few tips, and then clambered back to her seat. Her tall black boots and gray dress didn’t

A College for the World

by Lindsey Rowe Roberts ’06

Since 2002, international applications to Smith have increased 69 percent, according to President Carol Christ. International students comprise 12 percent of the class of 2013, compared to 7 percent of the class of 2012.